Korakuen is one of Japan's three great gardens. The black castle rises beside it. Kurashiki's canal district preserves white-walled warehouses turned galleries. Okayama bills itself as the 'Land of Sunshine'. And the weather usually agrees.
What Okayama is known for
Top-rated in Okayama
Little Okayama
4.7restaurant
Izakaya located in the station mall showcasing a variety of Okayama regional specialties in one place.
Yamamotoshoten
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Tucked-away okonomiyaki specialist cooking pancakes on an iron griddle since the 1960s.
Okayama Korakuen Garden
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One of Japan's three most celebrated landscape gardens, with traditional elements, lawns, and castle views.
Kibitsu Shrine
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Legendary origin of the Momotaro tale with a massive corridor.
Ramen Honten
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Roadside ramen favorite with a distinctively rich pork-chicken broth.
Jigendo Temple
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The Jigendo Temple at Korakuen is located near the western end of the tea plantation and was constructed in 1697 by Ikeda Tsunamasa (1638–1714).
Fruit Parlor Okado
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Old-school fruit parlor serving lavish parfaits made with Okayama's famous peaches and grapes.
Koeido Honten
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Most famous shop for 'Kibi Dango' (millet dumplings), the sweet treat from the Momotaro legend.